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  • Reconciliation StatementAs a University community, UNE desires a future where all Australians enjoy their rights, accept their responsibilities, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. UNE, in making this statement on reconciliation, recognises the role that higher education institutions have in overcoming some of the disadvantage arising from the European occupation of Australia and the subsequent dispossession of the land of Indigenous Australians.
  • Records Management ProceduresThis document provides information to support the operationalisation of the Records Management Rule
  • Records Management RuleThis Rule provides the basis for the management of University records in compliance with the State Records Act 1998 (NSW) and the legislative instruments issued under it by NSW State Records. This is achieved via a University-wide records management program to manage records throughout their lifecycle - from the design of recordkeeping systems, to the creation and capture of records, to records destruction or permanent retention as State Archives.
  • Redeployment ProcedureThis procedure supports the process for redeployment and applies only to those staff who have an entitlement to redeployment provided for in their terms and conditions of employment.
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flying and Management PolicyThis Policy is designed to facilitate the management and use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) or drones, over UNE's Armidale Campus, the University's associated rural properties, and research field sites (ie. University certified zones).
  • Remuneration and Working Arrangements PolicyThis policy applies to all continuing and fixed term staff of the University with the exception of those staff employed under the common law contracts. The University aims to provide attractive conditions of employment for its staff, in terms of work environment, salary, non-salary benefits and other employment conditions to attract and retain outstanding staff.
  • Reporting Wrongdoing at UNE PolicyThe purpose of these guidelines is to establish an internal reporting system for whistleblowers and staff to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal. UNE is committed to protecting employees who report wrongdoing in the workplace. Some reports of wrongdoing may be classified as public interest disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (NSW) (PID Act) and the Whistleblower protections under the Corporations Act 2001. These guidelines specifically addresses those types of reports.
  • Rescission of an Award/Correction of an Award ProcedureThis document establishes procedures to rescind and award and to correct an award when details are incorrect.
  • Research Authorship PolicyThis Policy supports representatives of the University of the New England (UNE) to engage in responsible research conduct, including the honest, fair and accurate acknowledgement of authorship in accordance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018) (the Code).
  • Research Data Management PolicyThis Policy outlines the requirements, roles, and responsibilities for Research Data Management (RDM) at the University of New England (UNE).


  • Research UNE Deposit, Collection and Access ProceduresThese Procedures provide guidance for staff and students of the University in the implementation of the e-publications@UNE Deposit, Collection and Access Rule.
  • Research UNE Deposit, Collection and Access RuleThe purpose of e-publications@UNE is to acquire, store, make discoverable, and make accessible where possible, all the research outputs of the University of New England, including material identified as submitted research outputs in the Open Access to UNE Research Publications and Data Policy.
  • Residential College Code of ConductThis Code outlines the principles, expectations and rules for the conduct of all College Members at the University of New England (UNE). College Members agree to abide by this Code when entering into an accommodation agreement with the Colleges.
  • Return to Work PolicyThe University is committed to assisting staff members achieve a safe return to work after periods of illness or injury, in a way that will facilitate their best possible recovery. The management of injury or illness in the workplace is regarded as an important part of a Supervisor's responsibilities. This policy should be read in conjunction with the Long Term Sick Leave Policy, the Workers Compensation Policy and the Medical Retirement Policy.
  • Risk Management PolicyThese guidelines outline UNE's commitment to corporate risk management, recognising that managing corporate risk is an integral part of good governance and achieving strategic and operational objectives. The guidelines are based on ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines and facilitates achieving compliance requirements set out in the UNE Act and Threshold Standards.
  • Risk Management Policy - Annexure 1 - Risk Approach and TerminologyRisk Management Terminology and Language
  • Risk Management Policy - Annexure 2 - Due Diligence to Counter Foreign Interference, Support Transparency in Foreign Relations, Conform with Autonomous Sanctions and Manage Risk of Modern Slavery PracticesThis Policy outlines the expectations of due diligence and risk management practice when engaging with overseas persons and organisations on Universtiy activities, in order to meet the requirements of the Guidelines to Counter Foreign Interference in the Australian University Sector (supporting the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme 2018), ensure notifications of arrangements are made as required under the Foreign Relations (States and Territories Arrangements) Act, ensure proposed engagements are not subject to Australian Autonomous Sanctions regimes, and that persons/ entities are not named on the Australian Government's consolidated list, and understand the potential risk of exposure to modern slavery practices.